Ex-NBA Guard Ty Lawson Arrested Over $34 Vodka Theft, Insults Officer
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 24
Ex-NBA Guard Ty Lawson Arrested Over $34 Vodka Theft, Insults Officer
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 24
Summary
Ty Lawson was arrested July 16 in Castle Rock, Colorado, after police said he shoplifted a $34 bottle of Tito's vodka and was booked on a shoplifting charge.
Police said the former Denver Nuggets guard smelled strongly of alcohol, allegedly took the bottle while intoxicated, and was later found sitting at a nearby restaurant.
During the arrest, Lawson repeatedly called an officer a "b---h" and "white b---h," according to the arrest report.
On X, Lawson cast himself as the victim, calling the encounter racist and telling followers to "stay outta Castle Rock Colorado."
The arrest drew added scrutiny because Lawson earned more than $40 million during an eight-year NBA career from 2009 to 2015.